According to Rutherford atom model, the spectrum emitted by an atom is :
A
Line spectrum
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B
Continuous spectrum
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C
Continuous absorption spectrum
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D
Band spectrum
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Solution
The correct option is B Continuous spectrum One of the defects of Ruherford atom model was if the electrons emit energy continuously, continuous spectrum should be formed. But in practical line spectrum is observed.